# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
IP Address: 138.197.158.62/32
Date: 2026-07-30
Classification: Low Risk / Cloud Infrastructure
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## Executive Summary
IP address 138.197.158.62 is a DigitalOcean cloud compute instance located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The IP exhibits a low-risk profile (risk score: 25) with no active threat indicators. No malicious activity has been observed in the signal history. The address is properly registered with ASN 14061 under DigitalOcean, LLC and shows typical cloud infrastructure characteristics.
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## Ownership & Network Context
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| **ASN** | 14061 |
| **CIDR Block** | 138.197.0.0/16 |
| **Network Name** | DIGITALOCEAN-138-197-0-0 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Abuse Contact** | Available via RDAP |
The IP operates on DigitalOcean's cloud compute infrastructure within a cloud provider network. No VPN, CDN, or proxy services detected.
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## Geolocation Data
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Canada (CA) |
| **Region** | Ontario |
| **City** | Toronto |
| **Accuracy Radius** | 4,500 km |
| **Geo Confidence** | True (consensus-based) |
| **Geo Plausible** | True |
*Note: ICMP validation blocked; geolocation inferred from multiple signal sources.*
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## Threat Indicators
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 / 100 (Low) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not scored |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 active lists |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 1 / 8 lists flagged |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Active Threats** | None |
| **Known Campaigns** | None |
No threat indicators, campaign matches, or correlated IPs detected in the threat database.
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## Network Services & DNS
| Service Type | Status |
|---|---|
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **Infrastructure Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Forward Resolution** | Not confirmed |
| **PTR Hostnames** | None |
| **Hosted Domains** | None |
| **TLS Certificates** | None |
| **HTTP Banner** | None |
| **Email Auth (SPF/DMARC)** | Not configured |
The IP presents as a firewalled cloud instance with no publicly accessible services.
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## Control Plane & Routing
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **BGP Prefix** | 138.197.144.0/20 |
| **Origin ASN** | 14061 |
| **Route Stability** | False (route changes detected) |
| **Route Changes (30d)** | Active |
| **MOAS** | No |
| **RPKI State** | Not evaluated |
| **IRR Consistency** | Not evaluated |
| **DNSSEC Valid** | Yes |
The routing prefix shows recent changes, which is common for cloud infrastructure.
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## Signal Observation History
Total Observations: 16
Recent Activity: 2026-07-30
Threat Persistence: 0 days
Ownership Changes: 0
The IP has been observed consistently with no escalation in risk behavior. No persistent malicious activity detected.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 138.197.158.62/24 |
| **Total Siblings** | 0 |
| **Active Siblings** | 0 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0.0 |
| **High/Medium/Low Risk** | 0 / 0 / 0 |
No neighboring IPs detected in the /24 subnet. Zero abuse density indicates a clean local network environment.
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## Entity Relationships
| Relationship Type | Target |
|---|---|
| Same Network | DIGITALOCEAN-138-197-0-0 |
*Note: No hostname, certificate, or organization relationships detected.*
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## Recommended Actions
| Priority | Action |
|---|---|
| **None** | No immediate action required |
Rationale: The IP presents a low-risk profile (score: 25) with no active threats, no blacklist matches, and no malicious behavior indicators. Standard cloud infrastructure monitoring applies.
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## Intelligence Assessment
This IP address represents a benign DigitalOcean cloud instance with no evidence of malicious use. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a false positive or routine listing given the absence of other threat indicators. The IP shows no signs of being used in attacks, spam campaigns, or as a command-and-control server.
Recommendation: Monitor as part of standard cloud provider IP ranges. No blocking or alerting required unless new threat indicators emerge.
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*Report generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-138-197-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 138.197.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Apache/2.4.52 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.16 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) โ 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-26 21:27:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 20:53:12 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 21:03:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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